Package Highlights

• Tour Highlights

   

  • Scenic Drive to Ratnapura – Journey through lush countryside with panoramic views of Samanala Kanda.
  • City of Gems – Discover Ratnapura’s role as the world’s sapphire capital
  • famed for blue sapphires and rare gems.
  • Live Gem Mine Visit – Step into an active mine and watch how local communities extract gemstones by hand.
  • Gem Museum & Workshop – Learn about gem-cutting
  • polishing
  • and traditional craftsmanship.
  • Cultural Heritage & Temples – Visit significant temples such as Maha Saman Devalaya
  • dedicated to the guardian deity of Samanala Kanda.
  • Lunch with the Community – Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a gem mine
  • hosted by local villagers.
  • Waterfall Experience – Refresh yourself with a scenic bath at a nearby waterfall.
  • Local Markets – Explore Ratnapura’s vibrant bazaar filled with spices
  • gems
  • and handicrafts.
     

  Sample Itinerary

   

  06:00 AM – Hotel pick-up from Bentota

  08:30 AM – Scenic drive through countryside with views of Samanala Kanda

  09:30 AM – Visit Maha Saman Devalaya (temple)

  10:30 AM – Guided tour of a working gem mine

  12:00 PM – Lunch at the mine with the local community

  01:30 PM – Visit gem museum and workshop

  03:00 PM – Swim or relax at a natural waterfall

  04:30 PM – Explore Ratnapura town & local markets

  05:30 PM – Depart Ratnapura

  07:00 PM – Arrive back in Bentota

   

  Pricing 

   

  Group Size	Price Per Person
  1 Person	$200
  2 People	$95
  3-4 People	$85
  5 or more	$80

   

  What’s Included

  • Private air-conditioned transport from Bentota
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to temples
  • museum
  • and mine
  • Lunch with the local community (vegetarian option available)
  • Bottled water and light refreshments
  • All government taxes and service charges
     

  What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light
  • breathable clothing (modest attire for temples)
  • Swimwear & towel (for waterfall)
  • Camera or smartphone for photos

  
   

Price: $80.00 per person